Reviews of The George & Horn near Newbury
Basingstoke Road, Kingsclere, RG20 5NU, United Kingdom
#3 of 3 hotels in Kingsclere
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 613 hotel reviews
6.5Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
6.9
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Comfort
7.0
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Location
8.0
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Facilities
6.5
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Staff
8.3
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Value for money
7.5
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Free WiFi
6.8
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Reviewed: 27 May 2024
Ian694
United Kingdom23 reviews1 helpful vote6.0“value for money”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Breakfast, and better cleaning of the corriders/stairs.
Clean room, with good shower ans wifi. No breakfast or dinner available.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 23 May 2024
Mike
United Kingdom1 review6.0“Suited my purpose that weekend. Main issue was that breakfast was not included contrary to the info on the Booking.com w”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Somewhat run down
Position, period charm
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 20 May 2024
Neil
United Kingdom15 reviews6.0“Convenient for staying in the village but poor value for money especially as claimed breakfast included but then told yo”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
It was advertised as including breakfast but when we arrived we were told there was no breakfast at all. The charge was £112 which is a lot for a basic room single bed no breakfast no reception area.
It was a good location for the event I was going to. It had a free car park.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 19 May 2024
Chris
United Kingdom8 reviews2 helpful votes6.0“A convenient place to stay.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Family Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Breakfast booked with room was unavailable. Carpet could do with a bit of care.
A good location with parking and a comfortable bed.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 19 May 2024
Neill
United Kingdom10 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
On booking.com I booked B&B; but was informed that it is room only, as they do not do breakfast. I have been informed by the manager of a pub where we had breakfast, that this is easily rectified online by whoever runs the account for the pub.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 19 May 2024
Marion
United Kingdom59 reviews7.0“Fine for a one night stay.”- • Business trip
- • Group
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
No food available. Noise from beer garden and car park.
Location good and very reasonable price.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 12 May 2024
Ian694
United Kingdom23 reviews1 helpful vote7.0Good- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Lack of breakfast and dinner.
Good price, clean.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 5 May 2024
Dawud
United Kingdom7 reviews8.0“Very nice traditional British pub accommodation.Like something out of a medieval history book or RPG”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Water pipes very noisy. TV very small and poor signal. Sound from pub can be heard loudly in room. But for the price this wasn't a big problem, and it's partly because it's an old building, which has its problems but is also fun to experience. A new building wouldn't have these issues but also wouldn't have the same character.
Nice location in traditional British Village. Old style property that feels like you're staying in the mediaeval times. Had a decent desk for working. Good local amenities.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 21 April 2024
Philip
United Kingdom27 reviews7.0“Small friendly pub in a good location for Highclere Castle (Downton Abbey)”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
They do not serve breakfast although it was included on my booking ?
Friendly atmosphere
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 29 March 2024
Ruth
United Kingdom36 reviews6.0“Needs updating.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Not doing any food.
Nice village and people.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 3 December 2023
Gareth
United Kingdom20 reviews2 helpful votes5.0“For the price, facilities were adequate but might not stay there again when visiting area next time.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
No cereals for breakfast but the full English was good. Property could do with a spruce up but heating was good. Shower was adequate but some shelving in cubicle would be useful.
Beds were comfortable and Karen who seemed to have to do everything, was very helpful and friendly but more staff on duty would be good. Car park was fine.
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: 27 November 2023
Heather
United Kingdom1 review8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Very friendly and lovely staff. Rooms were clean and showers hot and powerful!
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: 13 November 2023
Brian
United Kingdom1 review8.0“Good”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
All good
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: 22 October 2023
Linsey
United Kingdom1 review8.0“Good value”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Upstairs carpets and decoration. Downstairs pub and restaurant area beautifully decorated and clean.
Reception efficient. Rooms clean with lovely fresh bed linen. Decor a bit jaded. Helpful friendly pub and staff. Good parking. Excellent breakfast freshly cooked included in price.
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: 16 October 2023
Abram
United States3 reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Cozy Inn with Great Breakfast”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Such a cozy Inn with an extremely attentive manager. The breakfast was fantastic, definitely include it with your purchase!! I’m definitely bringing my family back with me next time.
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: 30 September 2023
Sheree
Australia7 reviews5.0Passable- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
In room 1 - the cold tap over the basin leaked, and the carpets and stool had stains, looked tired. Room 2 - the toilet cistern leaked which in turn kept filling the tank, which was noisy. I appreciate, that old builds take a lot of money to maintain, but small maintenance doesn't take a lot of effort.
it was convenient as a one night stop before flying out from Heathrow Airport.
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 26 September 2023
Alice
United Kingdom38 reviews8.0“Excellent comfort and location for my needs, I'll be back !”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
It was all good, nothing to complain about, cant expect everyone to want to get up as early as me so breakfast starts at 07.30
Super comfortable bed, great characterful rooms, nothings level in a traditional pub of this quality. Good breakfast and excellent warm welcome, good supper ( brilliant Pie & Mash!) as I arrived late and in 'Drowned Rat' state.
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 21 September 2023
Glenn
United Kingdom5 reviews7.0Good- • Business trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Run down Needed a good clean damp on the ceiling rust on the towel rail.
Food good Host excellent
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 21 September 2023
James
United Kingdom49 reviews10 helpful votes5.0“Average. Functional”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Poor quality dinner, low standard Chef, Cooked breakfast Good, but no cereals on offer. Poor building maintenance. NO plug in washbasin. No shelves in Bathroom for toiletries
Staff really good. The bar and beer selection are excellent
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 20 September 2023
Mike
United Kingdom41 reviews6 helpful votes6.0“There are better out there……”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Very limited car parking…..had to park on street some hundred yards from venue. Average pub food. Breakfast was basically full English or veggie version. No option toast cereals etc. Basically place needed a make over but pleasant enough for one night. Not one for ladies I suggest.
Only short drive for Newbury office but was located on surprisingly busy junction in Kingsclere village. Warm welcome and good beers.
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 18 September 2023
Jacquline
United Kingdom1 review5.0“Fully let down wasn’t what I expected at all”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The first room we were given the shower hadn’t been cleaned when I complained they gave us another room where the shower was ok but the room was smaller. We had dinner the first night which was awful as was the breakfast the following morning we found somewhere else for our dinner the second night and our breakfast the second morning. The reason I booked that hotel apart from being near where we were visiting was that we could eat there as well.
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 16 September 2023
Louise
United Kingdom2 reviews7.0“overall a very enjoyable stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
bathroom could have been cleaner & evening staff a bit friendlier then would have been amazing but would still stay again. pretty village to walk round too.
breakfast was delicious. we asked for poached eggs , mushrooms & toms & toast & it was devine. beautifully presented too.
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 12 September 2023
David
United Kingdom18 reviews8.0“Other than breakfast time accommodation was more than adequate.”- • Business trip
- • Group
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Because we were working although breakfast was inclusive of price it was served until 7:45 which is to late .
Ideal for what we needed working away
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 6 September 2023
Roger
United Kingdom3 reviews8.0“Great food competative pricing”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Quirky listed building Staff were great Chef amazing food was quality
Stayed in September 2023
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